[1] The 'Kannauj assembly organised by Harsha was held in honour of -
A.
Fa-Hiern
B.
Itsing
C.
Hieun-Tsang
D.
Megasthenes
Ans:
Hieun-Tsang
Explanation :
The convocation of an assembly at Kannauj was one of the most significant events of the reign of Harsha. The purpose of this assembly was to simplify the doctrines of Mahayanism. This assembly was con vened in 643 A.D. It was attended by kings of eighteen countries, 3000 Brahmanas and Jains, 3000 Buddhist monks of Mahayana and Hinayana sects and 1000 Buddhist monks of Nalanda Vihara. The famous Chinese traveler, Hiuen Tsang was also present and presided the assembly.
[2] Gautama Buddha was born at -
A.
Kusinagar
B.
Sarnath
C.
Bodh Gaya
D.
Lumbini
Ans:
Lumbini
Explanation :
Lumbini is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi district of Nepal. It is the place where Queer layadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama, who as the Buddha Gautama founded the Buddhist tradition. The Buddha lived between roughly 563 and 483 BC.
[3] Who was the mother of Mahavira?
A.
Yasoda
B.
Anojia
C.
Chetaka
D.
Trishala
Ans:
Trishala
Explanation :
Trishala was the Mother of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and wife of the Jain monarch, Siddartha of Kundgraam. She finds mention in the classical Jain Agamas, the Kalpa sutra, written by Acharya Bhadrabahu (433- 357 BC), which is primarily a biography of the Tirthankaras.
[4] Who wrote the grammatical work Ashtadhyayi?
A.
Charvaka
B.
Kautilya
C.
Panini
D.
Kapila
Ans:
Panini
Explanation :
Panini is known for his Sanskrit grammar, particularly for his formulation of the 3,959 rules of Sanskrit morphology, syntax and semantics in the grammar known as Ashtadhyayi ('eight chapters"), the foundational text of the grammatical branch of the Vedanga, the auxiliary scholarly disciplines of Vedic religion.
[5] Beetapala and Dhiman, the two great artists that India had pro duced, belonged to the -
A.
Pala Age
B.
Gupta Age
C.
Maurya Age
D.
Pathan Age
Ans:
Pala Age
Explanation :
Both Beetapala and Dhiman were the artists during the Pala rule in Bengal who flourished in the 9th century A.D. The artistic centre of gravity was displaced after the decline of the Buddhist kings of Bengal when decadence in the style of Dhiman became apparent.
[6] The Harappans were -
A.
rural
B.
urbarn
C.
nomadic
D.
tribal
Ans:
urbarn
Explanation :
The Harappan cities were planned to serve these functional, social and economic requirements of their inhabitants. The urbanism of the Harappan civilization is associated with its mature phase. Many scholars have called the Harappan urbanization as The Urban Revolution', which could not have been possible without the strong central authority, specialized economic organization and socio-cultural unity.
[7] The crop which was not known to Vedic people is -
A.
barley
B.
wheat
C.
rice
D.
tobacco
Ans:
barley
Explanation :
Dantidurga (735-756 CE), also known as Dantivarman or Dantidurga II was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Empire of Manyakheta. His capital was based in Gulbarga region of Karnataka. He was succeeded by his uncle Krishna I who extended his kingdom to all of Karnataka.
[8] The Gupta king who assumed the title of 'Vikramaditya' was -
A.
Skandagupta
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Chandragupta-II
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta-II
Explanation :
Chandragupta-II was one of the most powerful emperors of the Gupta Empire in northern India. His rule spanned c. 380-413/415 A.D, during which the Gupta Empire achieved its zenith, art, architecture, and sculpture flourished, and the cultural development of ancient India reached its climax. He adopted the title of Vikramaditya which holds a semi-mythical status in India.
[9] Which ruler murdered his father, Bimbisara to ascend the throne?
A.
Ashoka
B.
Ajatasatruu
C.
Kanishka
D.
Simukha
Ans:
Ajatasatruu
Explanation :
Ajatasatru was a king of the Magadha empire in north India. He was the son of King Bimbisara, the great monarch of Magadha. He was contemporary to Mahavira and Buddha. According to the Jain tradition Bimbisara committed suicide while according to Buddhist tradition he was brutally murdered by his own son.
[10] The staple food of the Vedic Ary ans was -
A.
barley and rice
B.
milk and its products
C.
rice and pulses
D.
vegetables and fruits
Ans:
milk and its products
Explanation :
The Vedic economy revolved around cow and dairy products which are clear from the references found in the Rig Veda. The economy was primarily pastoral. The staple diet of the people was milk, ghee (clarified butter), vegetables, fruit and barley. On special occas like a religious feast or the arrival of a guest, a more elaborate meal was organized.
[11] With which of the following centres of learning, Chanakya the fa mous teacher of Chandragupta Maurya, was associated?
A.
Takshashila
B.
Nalanda
C.
Vikramashila
D.
Vaishali
Ans:
Takshashila
Explanation :
Takshashila, (later corrupted as Taxila), was Chanakya's breeding ground of acquiring knowledge in the practical and theoretical aspect. He served thereas a teacher also before becoming the chief advisor and mentor of Chandragupta Maurya. During the reign of Chandragupta's grandson Asoka, Taxila became a great Buddhist centre of learning
[12] The Greeks were driven out of India by -
A.
Chandragupta Murya
B.
Chandragupta Vikramditya
C.
Ashoka
D.
Bindusara
Ans:
Chandragupta Murya
Explanation :
In the year 305 BC, Seleucus-I Nicator went to India and apparently occupied territory as far as the Indus, and eventually waged war with the Mauryarn Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. His Indian campaign was, however, a failure. Seleucus ceded a consider able amount of territory to Chandragupta in exchange for 500 war elephants, which were to play a key role in the forthcoming battles.
[13] Who was the mother of Mahavira?
A.
Yashoda
B.
Trishala
C.
Jameli
D.
Mahamaya
Ans:
Trishala
Explanation :
Trishala was the Mother of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and wife of the Jain monarch, Siddartha of Kundgraam, of present day Bihar She finds mention in the classical Jain Agamas, the Kalpa sutra, written by Acharya Bhadrabahu (433 which is primarily a biography of the Tirthankaras.
[14] The Nalanda University was founded by -
A.
Harsha Vardhana
B.
Kumara Gupta
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Chandra Gupta
Ans:
Kumara Gupta
Explanation :
Kumargupta established Nalanda University. Nalanda flourished between the reign of the Sakraditya (whose identity is uncertain and who might have been either Kumargupta I or Kumargupta II) and 1197 AD, supported by patronage from the Hindugupta rulers as well as Buddhist emperors like Harsha and later emperors from the Pala empire.
[15] The religion, which preached "Desire is the cause for all sufferings" is -
A.
Buddhism
B.
Jainism
C.
Sikhism
D.
Hinduism
Ans:
Buddhism
Explanation :
Siddhartha or Gautam Buddha was born in 563 BC at Lumbini near Kapilvastu (Nepal). According to Buddhism the cause of suffering leading to endless rebirth is desire.
[16] Which of the following dynasty succeeded the Mauryas?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Sungas
C.
Yavanas
D.
Pandya
Ans:
Sungas
Explanation :
The Sunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled vast areas of the Indian Subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was established by Pusyamitra Sunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire.
[17] The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was -
A.
Nagarjuna
B.
Ananda
C.
Asanga
D.
Padmasambhava
Ans:
Padmasambhava
Explanation :
The most important event in the history of Tibetan Buddhism was the arrival of sage Padmasambhava in the 8th century. Padmasambhava translated numerous Buddhist texts into Tibetan language and combined tantric Buddhism with the local Bon religion to create what is today widely known as the Tibetan Buddhism.
[18] In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the renunciation of war?
A.
Maski Edict
B.
Rock Edict XIII
C.
Rock Edict XI
D.
Rock Edict X
Ans:
Rock Edict XIII
Explanation :
Rock Edict XIII and Minor Rock Edict I states that the human sufferings and mass killings due to the Kalinga War prompted Ashoka to take Buddhist religion and to adopt the path of Dhamma Vijaya' (winthrough religion) and Ahimsa' (non-violence).
[19] The Earliest Settlements of Aryan tribes were at -
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bengal
C.
Sapta Sindhu
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Sapta Sindhu
Explanation :
The region where the Aryans settled in India around 1500 B.C. was called Sapta Sindhu (Seven Rivers), also referred to as the Brahmavarta. They spread to Indo-Gangetic plains in the later Vedic Period and this region came to be known as Aryavarta (1000 BC to 600 BC).
[20] The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in -
A.
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
B.
Uttirameru Inscription
C.
Kudumiyammalai Inscription
D.
Kasadudi Copper Plates
Ans:
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
Explanation :
The Thalavaipuram copper plate brought out during 1018 and 1054 A.D by the Pandyan kings, describes land system, giant waves, etc. For example, it mentions six qualifications for a Brahmin to get land as a gift from the king. Kasakudi plates and Uthiramerur inscription are related to the Pallava and Chola dynasties respectively.
[21] Who was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas?
A.
Satkami I
B.
Gautamiputra Satkarni
C.
Simuka
D.
Hala
Ans:
Gautamiputra Satkarni
Explanation :
Gautamiputra Satakarni (78-102 A.D) is often acknowledged by historians as the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. He defeated the Yavanas, Sakas and Pallavas and re-established the ancient glory of the Satavahanas. He performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices.
[22] A collective term used by the Jains for their sacred books is -
A.
Prabandhas
B.
Angas
C.
Nibandhas
D.
Charits
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The sacred books of the Jains are collectively called agama. Comprising fifty separate works which differ in small matters, the texts are written mainly in Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit and Sauraseni. The canon also in cludes 14 Purva' or 'earlier works attributed in part to Mahavira and number of anga sections composed by Mahavira's disciples, besides various other books of rules.
[23] In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath?
A.
Abhaya Mudra
B.
Dhyana Mudra
C.
Dharmachakra Mudra
D.
Bhumisparsa Mudra
Ans:
Dharmachakra Mudra
Explanation :
Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means 'Wheel of Dharma'. This mudra symbolizes one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. This event is often referred to as the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma.
[24] The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as -
A.
Rigveda
B.
Yajurveda
C.
Samaveda
D.
Atharvaveda
Ans:
Yajurveda
Explanation :
Yajur Veda is a step-by-step guide about the right way of performing religious ceremonies and sacred rituals. Derived from "yajus" meaning "prose mantra and veda meaning "knowledge"), the Yajur veda is the Veda of prose mantras. An ancient Vedic Sanskrit text it is a compilation of ritual offering formulas that were said by a priest at the time of ritual actions.
[25] The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Vaishali
C.
Lumbini
D.
Gaya
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
Pataliputra, the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, served as the capital city of the Mauryan Empire. It reached the pinnacle of prosperity under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Greek ambassador, Megasthenes, has left a detailed account of its splendor. Pataliputra was originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatsatru in 490 BC.
Explanation :
The convocation of an assembly at Kannauj was one of the most significant events of the reign of Harsha. The purpose of this assembly was to simplify the doctrines of Mahayanism. This assembly was con vened in 643 A.D. It was attended by kings of eighteen countries, 3000 Brahmanas and Jains, 3000 Buddhist monks of Mahayana and Hinayana sects and 1000 Buddhist monks of Nalanda Vihara. The famous Chinese traveler, Hiuen Tsang was also present and presided the assembly.
[2] Gautama Buddha was born at -
A.
Kusinagar
B.
Sarnath
C.
Bodh Gaya
D.
Lumbini
Ans:
Lumbini
Explanation :
Lumbini is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi district of Nepal. It is the place where Queer layadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama, who as the Buddha Gautama founded the Buddhist tradition. The Buddha lived between roughly 563 and 483 BC.
[3] Who was the mother of Mahavira?
A.
Yasoda
B.
Anojia
C.
Chetaka
D.
Trishala
Ans:
Trishala
Explanation :
Trishala was the Mother of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and wife of the Jain monarch, Siddartha of Kundgraam. She finds mention in the classical Jain Agamas, the Kalpa sutra, written by Acharya Bhadrabahu (433- 357 BC), which is primarily a biography of the Tirthankaras.
[4] Who wrote the grammatical work Ashtadhyayi?
A.
Charvaka
B.
Kautilya
C.
Panini
D.
Kapila
Ans:
Panini
Explanation :
Panini is known for his Sanskrit grammar, particularly for his formulation of the 3,959 rules of Sanskrit morphology, syntax and semantics in the grammar known as Ashtadhyayi ('eight chapters"), the foundational text of the grammatical branch of the Vedanga, the auxiliary scholarly disciplines of Vedic religion.
[5] Beetapala and Dhiman, the two great artists that India had pro duced, belonged to the -
A.
Pala Age
B.
Gupta Age
C.
Maurya Age
D.
Pathan Age
Ans:
Pala Age
Explanation :
Both Beetapala and Dhiman were the artists during the Pala rule in Bengal who flourished in the 9th century A.D. The artistic centre of gravity was displaced after the decline of the Buddhist kings of Bengal when decadence in the style of Dhiman became apparent.
[6] The Harappans were -
A.
rural
B.
urbarn
C.
nomadic
D.
tribal
Ans:
urbarn
Explanation :
The Harappan cities were planned to serve these functional, social and economic requirements of their inhabitants. The urbanism of the Harappan civilization is associated with its mature phase. Many scholars have called the Harappan urbanization as The Urban Revolution', which could not have been possible without the strong central authority, specialized economic organization and socio-cultural unity.
[7] The crop which was not known to Vedic people is -
A.
barley
B.
wheat
C.
rice
D.
tobacco
Ans:
barley
Explanation :
Dantidurga (735-756 CE), also known as Dantivarman or Dantidurga II was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Empire of Manyakheta. His capital was based in Gulbarga region of Karnataka. He was succeeded by his uncle Krishna I who extended his kingdom to all of Karnataka.
[8] The Gupta king who assumed the title of 'Vikramaditya' was -
A.
Skandagupta
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Chandragupta-II
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta-II
Explanation :
Chandragupta-II was one of the most powerful emperors of the Gupta Empire in northern India. His rule spanned c. 380-413/415 A.D, during which the Gupta Empire achieved its zenith, art, architecture, and sculpture flourished, and the cultural development of ancient India reached its climax. He adopted the title of Vikramaditya which holds a semi-mythical status in India.
[9] Which ruler murdered his father, Bimbisara to ascend the throne?
A.
Ashoka
B.
Ajatasatruu
C.
Kanishka
D.
Simukha
Ans:
Ajatasatruu
Explanation :
Ajatasatru was a king of the Magadha empire in north India. He was the son of King Bimbisara, the great monarch of Magadha. He was contemporary to Mahavira and Buddha. According to the Jain tradition Bimbisara committed suicide while according to Buddhist tradition he was brutally murdered by his own son.
[10] The staple food of the Vedic Ary ans was -
A.
barley and rice
B.
milk and its products
C.
rice and pulses
D.
vegetables and fruits
Ans:
milk and its products
Explanation :
The Vedic economy revolved around cow and dairy products which are clear from the references found in the Rig Veda. The economy was primarily pastoral. The staple diet of the people was milk, ghee (clarified butter), vegetables, fruit and barley. On special occas like a religious feast or the arrival of a guest, a more elaborate meal was organized.
[11] With which of the following centres of learning, Chanakya the fa mous teacher of Chandragupta Maurya, was associated?
A.
Takshashila
B.
Nalanda
C.
Vikramashila
D.
Vaishali
Ans:
Takshashila
Explanation :
Takshashila, (later corrupted as Taxila), was Chanakya's breeding ground of acquiring knowledge in the practical and theoretical aspect. He served thereas a teacher also before becoming the chief advisor and mentor of Chandragupta Maurya. During the reign of Chandragupta's grandson Asoka, Taxila became a great Buddhist centre of learning
[12] The Greeks were driven out of India by -
A.
Chandragupta Murya
B.
Chandragupta Vikramditya
C.
Ashoka
D.
Bindusara
Ans:
Chandragupta Murya
Explanation :
In the year 305 BC, Seleucus-I Nicator went to India and apparently occupied territory as far as the Indus, and eventually waged war with the Mauryarn Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. His Indian campaign was, however, a failure. Seleucus ceded a consider able amount of territory to Chandragupta in exchange for 500 war elephants, which were to play a key role in the forthcoming battles.
[13] Who was the mother of Mahavira?
A.
Yashoda
B.
Trishala
C.
Jameli
D.
Mahamaya
Ans:
Trishala
Explanation :
Trishala was the Mother of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and wife of the Jain monarch, Siddartha of Kundgraam, of present day Bihar She finds mention in the classical Jain Agamas, the Kalpa sutra, written by Acharya Bhadrabahu (433 which is primarily a biography of the Tirthankaras.
[14] The Nalanda University was founded by -
A.
Harsha Vardhana
B.
Kumara Gupta
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Chandra Gupta
Ans:
Kumara Gupta
Explanation :
Kumargupta established Nalanda University. Nalanda flourished between the reign of the Sakraditya (whose identity is uncertain and who might have been either Kumargupta I or Kumargupta II) and 1197 AD, supported by patronage from the Hindugupta rulers as well as Buddhist emperors like Harsha and later emperors from the Pala empire.
[15] The religion, which preached "Desire is the cause for all sufferings" is -
A.
Buddhism
B.
Jainism
C.
Sikhism
D.
Hinduism
Ans:
Buddhism
Explanation :
Siddhartha or Gautam Buddha was born in 563 BC at Lumbini near Kapilvastu (Nepal). According to Buddhism the cause of suffering leading to endless rebirth is desire.
[16] Which of the following dynasty succeeded the Mauryas?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Sungas
C.
Yavanas
D.
Pandya
Ans:
Sungas
Explanation :
The Sunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled vast areas of the Indian Subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was established by Pusyamitra Sunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire.
[17] The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was -
A.
Nagarjuna
B.
Ananda
C.
Asanga
D.
Padmasambhava
Ans:
Padmasambhava
Explanation :
The most important event in the history of Tibetan Buddhism was the arrival of sage Padmasambhava in the 8th century. Padmasambhava translated numerous Buddhist texts into Tibetan language and combined tantric Buddhism with the local Bon religion to create what is today widely known as the Tibetan Buddhism.
[18] In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the renunciation of war?
A.
Maski Edict
B.
Rock Edict XIII
C.
Rock Edict XI
D.
Rock Edict X
Ans:
Rock Edict XIII
Explanation :
Rock Edict XIII and Minor Rock Edict I states that the human sufferings and mass killings due to the Kalinga War prompted Ashoka to take Buddhist religion and to adopt the path of Dhamma Vijaya' (winthrough religion) and Ahimsa' (non-violence).
[19] The Earliest Settlements of Aryan tribes were at -
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bengal
C.
Sapta Sindhu
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Sapta Sindhu
Explanation :
The region where the Aryans settled in India around 1500 B.C. was called Sapta Sindhu (Seven Rivers), also referred to as the Brahmavarta. They spread to Indo-Gangetic plains in the later Vedic Period and this region came to be known as Aryavarta (1000 BC to 600 BC).
[20] The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in -
A.
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
B.
Uttirameru Inscription
C.
Kudumiyammalai Inscription
D.
Kasadudi Copper Plates
Ans:
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
Explanation :
The Thalavaipuram copper plate brought out during 1018 and 1054 A.D by the Pandyan kings, describes land system, giant waves, etc. For example, it mentions six qualifications for a Brahmin to get land as a gift from the king. Kasakudi plates and Uthiramerur inscription are related to the Pallava and Chola dynasties respectively.
[21] Who was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas?
A.
Satkami I
B.
Gautamiputra Satkarni
C.
Simuka
D.
Hala
Ans:
Gautamiputra Satkarni
Explanation :
Gautamiputra Satakarni (78-102 A.D) is often acknowledged by historians as the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. He defeated the Yavanas, Sakas and Pallavas and re-established the ancient glory of the Satavahanas. He performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices.
[22] A collective term used by the Jains for their sacred books is -
A.
Prabandhas
B.
Angas
C.
Nibandhas
D.
Charits
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The sacred books of the Jains are collectively called agama. Comprising fifty separate works which differ in small matters, the texts are written mainly in Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit and Sauraseni. The canon also in cludes 14 Purva' or 'earlier works attributed in part to Mahavira and number of anga sections composed by Mahavira's disciples, besides various other books of rules.
[23] In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath?
A.
Abhaya Mudra
B.
Dhyana Mudra
C.
Dharmachakra Mudra
D.
Bhumisparsa Mudra
Ans:
Dharmachakra Mudra
Explanation :
Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means 'Wheel of Dharma'. This mudra symbolizes one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. This event is often referred to as the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma.
[24] The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as -
A.
Rigveda
B.
Yajurveda
C.
Samaveda
D.
Atharvaveda
Ans:
Yajurveda
Explanation :
Yajur Veda is a step-by-step guide about the right way of performing religious ceremonies and sacred rituals. Derived from "yajus" meaning "prose mantra and veda meaning "knowledge"), the Yajur veda is the Veda of prose mantras. An ancient Vedic Sanskrit text it is a compilation of ritual offering formulas that were said by a priest at the time of ritual actions.
[25] The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Vaishali
C.
Lumbini
D.
Gaya
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
Pataliputra, the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, served as the capital city of the Mauryan Empire. It reached the pinnacle of prosperity under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Greek ambassador, Megasthenes, has left a detailed account of its splendor. Pataliputra was originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatsatru in 490 BC.
Explanation :
Trishala was the Mother of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and wife of the Jain monarch, Siddartha of Kundgraam. She finds mention in the classical Jain Agamas, the Kalpa sutra, written by Acharya Bhadrabahu (433- 357 BC), which is primarily a biography of the Tirthankaras.
[4] Who wrote the grammatical work Ashtadhyayi?
A.
Charvaka
B.
Kautilya
C.
Panini
D.
Kapila
Ans:
Panini
Explanation :
Panini is known for his Sanskrit grammar, particularly for his formulation of the 3,959 rules of Sanskrit morphology, syntax and semantics in the grammar known as Ashtadhyayi ('eight chapters"), the foundational text of the grammatical branch of the Vedanga, the auxiliary scholarly disciplines of Vedic religion.
[5] Beetapala and Dhiman, the two great artists that India had pro duced, belonged to the -
A.
Pala Age
B.
Gupta Age
C.
Maurya Age
D.
Pathan Age
Ans:
Pala Age
Explanation :
Both Beetapala and Dhiman were the artists during the Pala rule in Bengal who flourished in the 9th century A.D. The artistic centre of gravity was displaced after the decline of the Buddhist kings of Bengal when decadence in the style of Dhiman became apparent.
[6] The Harappans were -
A.
rural
B.
urbarn
C.
nomadic
D.
tribal
Ans:
urbarn
Explanation :
The Harappan cities were planned to serve these functional, social and economic requirements of their inhabitants. The urbanism of the Harappan civilization is associated with its mature phase. Many scholars have called the Harappan urbanization as The Urban Revolution', which could not have been possible without the strong central authority, specialized economic organization and socio-cultural unity.
[7] The crop which was not known to Vedic people is -
A.
barley
B.
wheat
C.
rice
D.
tobacco
Ans:
barley
Explanation :
Dantidurga (735-756 CE), also known as Dantivarman or Dantidurga II was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Empire of Manyakheta. His capital was based in Gulbarga region of Karnataka. He was succeeded by his uncle Krishna I who extended his kingdom to all of Karnataka.
[8] The Gupta king who assumed the title of 'Vikramaditya' was -
A.
Skandagupta
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Chandragupta-II
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta-II
Explanation :
Chandragupta-II was one of the most powerful emperors of the Gupta Empire in northern India. His rule spanned c. 380-413/415 A.D, during which the Gupta Empire achieved its zenith, art, architecture, and sculpture flourished, and the cultural development of ancient India reached its climax. He adopted the title of Vikramaditya which holds a semi-mythical status in India.
[9] Which ruler murdered his father, Bimbisara to ascend the throne?
A.
Ashoka
B.
Ajatasatruu
C.
Kanishka
D.
Simukha
Ans:
Ajatasatruu
Explanation :
Ajatasatru was a king of the Magadha empire in north India. He was the son of King Bimbisara, the great monarch of Magadha. He was contemporary to Mahavira and Buddha. According to the Jain tradition Bimbisara committed suicide while according to Buddhist tradition he was brutally murdered by his own son.
[10] The staple food of the Vedic Ary ans was -
A.
barley and rice
B.
milk and its products
C.
rice and pulses
D.
vegetables and fruits
Ans:
milk and its products
Explanation :
The Vedic economy revolved around cow and dairy products which are clear from the references found in the Rig Veda. The economy was primarily pastoral. The staple diet of the people was milk, ghee (clarified butter), vegetables, fruit and barley. On special occas like a religious feast or the arrival of a guest, a more elaborate meal was organized.
[11] With which of the following centres of learning, Chanakya the fa mous teacher of Chandragupta Maurya, was associated?
A.
Takshashila
B.
Nalanda
C.
Vikramashila
D.
Vaishali
Ans:
Takshashila
Explanation :
Takshashila, (later corrupted as Taxila), was Chanakya's breeding ground of acquiring knowledge in the practical and theoretical aspect. He served thereas a teacher also before becoming the chief advisor and mentor of Chandragupta Maurya. During the reign of Chandragupta's grandson Asoka, Taxila became a great Buddhist centre of learning
[12] The Greeks were driven out of India by -
A.
Chandragupta Murya
B.
Chandragupta Vikramditya
C.
Ashoka
D.
Bindusara
Ans:
Chandragupta Murya
Explanation :
In the year 305 BC, Seleucus-I Nicator went to India and apparently occupied territory as far as the Indus, and eventually waged war with the Mauryarn Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. His Indian campaign was, however, a failure. Seleucus ceded a consider able amount of territory to Chandragupta in exchange for 500 war elephants, which were to play a key role in the forthcoming battles.
[13] Who was the mother of Mahavira?
A.
Yashoda
B.
Trishala
C.
Jameli
D.
Mahamaya
Ans:
Trishala
Explanation :
Trishala was the Mother of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and wife of the Jain monarch, Siddartha of Kundgraam, of present day Bihar She finds mention in the classical Jain Agamas, the Kalpa sutra, written by Acharya Bhadrabahu (433 which is primarily a biography of the Tirthankaras.
[14] The Nalanda University was founded by -
A.
Harsha Vardhana
B.
Kumara Gupta
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Chandra Gupta
Ans:
Kumara Gupta
Explanation :
Kumargupta established Nalanda University. Nalanda flourished between the reign of the Sakraditya (whose identity is uncertain and who might have been either Kumargupta I or Kumargupta II) and 1197 AD, supported by patronage from the Hindugupta rulers as well as Buddhist emperors like Harsha and later emperors from the Pala empire.
[15] The religion, which preached "Desire is the cause for all sufferings" is -
A.
Buddhism
B.
Jainism
C.
Sikhism
D.
Hinduism
Ans:
Buddhism
Explanation :
Siddhartha or Gautam Buddha was born in 563 BC at Lumbini near Kapilvastu (Nepal). According to Buddhism the cause of suffering leading to endless rebirth is desire.
[16] Which of the following dynasty succeeded the Mauryas?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Sungas
C.
Yavanas
D.
Pandya
Ans:
Sungas
Explanation :
The Sunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled vast areas of the Indian Subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was established by Pusyamitra Sunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire.
[17] The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was -
A.
Nagarjuna
B.
Ananda
C.
Asanga
D.
Padmasambhava
Ans:
Padmasambhava
Explanation :
The most important event in the history of Tibetan Buddhism was the arrival of sage Padmasambhava in the 8th century. Padmasambhava translated numerous Buddhist texts into Tibetan language and combined tantric Buddhism with the local Bon religion to create what is today widely known as the Tibetan Buddhism.
[18] In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the renunciation of war?
A.
Maski Edict
B.
Rock Edict XIII
C.
Rock Edict XI
D.
Rock Edict X
Ans:
Rock Edict XIII
Explanation :
Rock Edict XIII and Minor Rock Edict I states that the human sufferings and mass killings due to the Kalinga War prompted Ashoka to take Buddhist religion and to adopt the path of Dhamma Vijaya' (winthrough religion) and Ahimsa' (non-violence).
[19] The Earliest Settlements of Aryan tribes were at -
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bengal
C.
Sapta Sindhu
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Sapta Sindhu
Explanation :
The region where the Aryans settled in India around 1500 B.C. was called Sapta Sindhu (Seven Rivers), also referred to as the Brahmavarta. They spread to Indo-Gangetic plains in the later Vedic Period and this region came to be known as Aryavarta (1000 BC to 600 BC).
[20] The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in -
A.
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
B.
Uttirameru Inscription
C.
Kudumiyammalai Inscription
D.
Kasadudi Copper Plates
Ans:
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
Explanation :
The Thalavaipuram copper plate brought out during 1018 and 1054 A.D by the Pandyan kings, describes land system, giant waves, etc. For example, it mentions six qualifications for a Brahmin to get land as a gift from the king. Kasakudi plates and Uthiramerur inscription are related to the Pallava and Chola dynasties respectively.
[21] Who was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas?
A.
Satkami I
B.
Gautamiputra Satkarni
C.
Simuka
D.
Hala
Ans:
Gautamiputra Satkarni
Explanation :
Gautamiputra Satakarni (78-102 A.D) is often acknowledged by historians as the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. He defeated the Yavanas, Sakas and Pallavas and re-established the ancient glory of the Satavahanas. He performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices.
[22] A collective term used by the Jains for their sacred books is -
A.
Prabandhas
B.
Angas
C.
Nibandhas
D.
Charits
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The sacred books of the Jains are collectively called agama. Comprising fifty separate works which differ in small matters, the texts are written mainly in Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit and Sauraseni. The canon also in cludes 14 Purva' or 'earlier works attributed in part to Mahavira and number of anga sections composed by Mahavira's disciples, besides various other books of rules.
[23] In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath?
A.
Abhaya Mudra
B.
Dhyana Mudra
C.
Dharmachakra Mudra
D.
Bhumisparsa Mudra
Ans:
Dharmachakra Mudra
Explanation :
Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means 'Wheel of Dharma'. This mudra symbolizes one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. This event is often referred to as the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma.
[24] The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as -
A.
Rigveda
B.
Yajurveda
C.
Samaveda
D.
Atharvaveda
Ans:
Yajurveda
Explanation :
Yajur Veda is a step-by-step guide about the right way of performing religious ceremonies and sacred rituals. Derived from "yajus" meaning "prose mantra and veda meaning "knowledge"), the Yajur veda is the Veda of prose mantras. An ancient Vedic Sanskrit text it is a compilation of ritual offering formulas that were said by a priest at the time of ritual actions.
[25] The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Vaishali
C.
Lumbini
D.
Gaya
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
Pataliputra, the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, served as the capital city of the Mauryan Empire. It reached the pinnacle of prosperity under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Greek ambassador, Megasthenes, has left a detailed account of its splendor. Pataliputra was originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatsatru in 490 BC.
Explanation :
Both Beetapala and Dhiman were the artists during the Pala rule in Bengal who flourished in the 9th century A.D. The artistic centre of gravity was displaced after the decline of the Buddhist kings of Bengal when decadence in the style of Dhiman became apparent.
[6] The Harappans were -
A.
rural
B.
urbarn
C.
nomadic
D.
tribal
Ans:
urbarn
Explanation :
The Harappan cities were planned to serve these functional, social and economic requirements of their inhabitants. The urbanism of the Harappan civilization is associated with its mature phase. Many scholars have called the Harappan urbanization as The Urban Revolution', which could not have been possible without the strong central authority, specialized economic organization and socio-cultural unity.
[7] The crop which was not known to Vedic people is -
A.
barley
B.
wheat
C.
rice
D.
tobacco
Ans:
barley
Explanation :
Dantidurga (735-756 CE), also known as Dantivarman or Dantidurga II was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Empire of Manyakheta. His capital was based in Gulbarga region of Karnataka. He was succeeded by his uncle Krishna I who extended his kingdom to all of Karnataka.
[8] The Gupta king who assumed the title of 'Vikramaditya' was -
A.
Skandagupta
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Chandragupta-II
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta-II
Explanation :
Chandragupta-II was one of the most powerful emperors of the Gupta Empire in northern India. His rule spanned c. 380-413/415 A.D, during which the Gupta Empire achieved its zenith, art, architecture, and sculpture flourished, and the cultural development of ancient India reached its climax. He adopted the title of Vikramaditya which holds a semi-mythical status in India.
[9] Which ruler murdered his father, Bimbisara to ascend the throne?
A.
Ashoka
B.
Ajatasatruu
C.
Kanishka
D.
Simukha
Ans:
Ajatasatruu
Explanation :
Ajatasatru was a king of the Magadha empire in north India. He was the son of King Bimbisara, the great monarch of Magadha. He was contemporary to Mahavira and Buddha. According to the Jain tradition Bimbisara committed suicide while according to Buddhist tradition he was brutally murdered by his own son.
[10] The staple food of the Vedic Ary ans was -
A.
barley and rice
B.
milk and its products
C.
rice and pulses
D.
vegetables and fruits
Ans:
milk and its products
Explanation :
The Vedic economy revolved around cow and dairy products which are clear from the references found in the Rig Veda. The economy was primarily pastoral. The staple diet of the people was milk, ghee (clarified butter), vegetables, fruit and barley. On special occas like a religious feast or the arrival of a guest, a more elaborate meal was organized.
[11] With which of the following centres of learning, Chanakya the fa mous teacher of Chandragupta Maurya, was associated?
A.
Takshashila
B.
Nalanda
C.
Vikramashila
D.
Vaishali
Ans:
Takshashila
Explanation :
Takshashila, (later corrupted as Taxila), was Chanakya's breeding ground of acquiring knowledge in the practical and theoretical aspect. He served thereas a teacher also before becoming the chief advisor and mentor of Chandragupta Maurya. During the reign of Chandragupta's grandson Asoka, Taxila became a great Buddhist centre of learning
[12] The Greeks were driven out of India by -
A.
Chandragupta Murya
B.
Chandragupta Vikramditya
C.
Ashoka
D.
Bindusara
Ans:
Chandragupta Murya
Explanation :
In the year 305 BC, Seleucus-I Nicator went to India and apparently occupied territory as far as the Indus, and eventually waged war with the Mauryarn Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. His Indian campaign was, however, a failure. Seleucus ceded a consider able amount of territory to Chandragupta in exchange for 500 war elephants, which were to play a key role in the forthcoming battles.
[13] Who was the mother of Mahavira?
A.
Yashoda
B.
Trishala
C.
Jameli
D.
Mahamaya
Ans:
Trishala
Explanation :
Trishala was the Mother of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and wife of the Jain monarch, Siddartha of Kundgraam, of present day Bihar She finds mention in the classical Jain Agamas, the Kalpa sutra, written by Acharya Bhadrabahu (433 which is primarily a biography of the Tirthankaras.
[14] The Nalanda University was founded by -
A.
Harsha Vardhana
B.
Kumara Gupta
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Chandra Gupta
Ans:
Kumara Gupta
Explanation :
Kumargupta established Nalanda University. Nalanda flourished between the reign of the Sakraditya (whose identity is uncertain and who might have been either Kumargupta I or Kumargupta II) and 1197 AD, supported by patronage from the Hindugupta rulers as well as Buddhist emperors like Harsha and later emperors from the Pala empire.
[15] The religion, which preached "Desire is the cause for all sufferings" is -
A.
Buddhism
B.
Jainism
C.
Sikhism
D.
Hinduism
Ans:
Buddhism
Explanation :
Siddhartha or Gautam Buddha was born in 563 BC at Lumbini near Kapilvastu (Nepal). According to Buddhism the cause of suffering leading to endless rebirth is desire.
[16] Which of the following dynasty succeeded the Mauryas?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Sungas
C.
Yavanas
D.
Pandya
Ans:
Sungas
Explanation :
The Sunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled vast areas of the Indian Subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was established by Pusyamitra Sunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire.
[17] The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was -
A.
Nagarjuna
B.
Ananda
C.
Asanga
D.
Padmasambhava
Ans:
Padmasambhava
Explanation :
The most important event in the history of Tibetan Buddhism was the arrival of sage Padmasambhava in the 8th century. Padmasambhava translated numerous Buddhist texts into Tibetan language and combined tantric Buddhism with the local Bon religion to create what is today widely known as the Tibetan Buddhism.
[18] In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the renunciation of war?
A.
Maski Edict
B.
Rock Edict XIII
C.
Rock Edict XI
D.
Rock Edict X
Ans:
Rock Edict XIII
Explanation :
Rock Edict XIII and Minor Rock Edict I states that the human sufferings and mass killings due to the Kalinga War prompted Ashoka to take Buddhist religion and to adopt the path of Dhamma Vijaya' (winthrough religion) and Ahimsa' (non-violence).
[19] The Earliest Settlements of Aryan tribes were at -
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bengal
C.
Sapta Sindhu
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Sapta Sindhu
Explanation :
The region where the Aryans settled in India around 1500 B.C. was called Sapta Sindhu (Seven Rivers), also referred to as the Brahmavarta. They spread to Indo-Gangetic plains in the later Vedic Period and this region came to be known as Aryavarta (1000 BC to 600 BC).
[20] The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in -
A.
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
B.
Uttirameru Inscription
C.
Kudumiyammalai Inscription
D.
Kasadudi Copper Plates
Ans:
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
Explanation :
The Thalavaipuram copper plate brought out during 1018 and 1054 A.D by the Pandyan kings, describes land system, giant waves, etc. For example, it mentions six qualifications for a Brahmin to get land as a gift from the king. Kasakudi plates and Uthiramerur inscription are related to the Pallava and Chola dynasties respectively.
[21] Who was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas?
A.
Satkami I
B.
Gautamiputra Satkarni
C.
Simuka
D.
Hala
Ans:
Gautamiputra Satkarni
Explanation :
Gautamiputra Satakarni (78-102 A.D) is often acknowledged by historians as the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. He defeated the Yavanas, Sakas and Pallavas and re-established the ancient glory of the Satavahanas. He performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices.
[22] A collective term used by the Jains for their sacred books is -
A.
Prabandhas
B.
Angas
C.
Nibandhas
D.
Charits
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The sacred books of the Jains are collectively called agama. Comprising fifty separate works which differ in small matters, the texts are written mainly in Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit and Sauraseni. The canon also in cludes 14 Purva' or 'earlier works attributed in part to Mahavira and number of anga sections composed by Mahavira's disciples, besides various other books of rules.
[23] In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath?
A.
Abhaya Mudra
B.
Dhyana Mudra
C.
Dharmachakra Mudra
D.
Bhumisparsa Mudra
Ans:
Dharmachakra Mudra
Explanation :
Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means 'Wheel of Dharma'. This mudra symbolizes one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. This event is often referred to as the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma.
[24] The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as -
A.
Rigveda
B.
Yajurveda
C.
Samaveda
D.
Atharvaveda
Ans:
Yajurveda
Explanation :
Yajur Veda is a step-by-step guide about the right way of performing religious ceremonies and sacred rituals. Derived from "yajus" meaning "prose mantra and veda meaning "knowledge"), the Yajur veda is the Veda of prose mantras. An ancient Vedic Sanskrit text it is a compilation of ritual offering formulas that were said by a priest at the time of ritual actions.
[25] The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Vaishali
C.
Lumbini
D.
Gaya
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
Pataliputra, the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, served as the capital city of the Mauryan Empire. It reached the pinnacle of prosperity under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Greek ambassador, Megasthenes, has left a detailed account of its splendor. Pataliputra was originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatsatru in 490 BC.
Explanation :
Dantidurga (735-756 CE), also known as Dantivarman or Dantidurga II was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Empire of Manyakheta. His capital was based in Gulbarga region of Karnataka. He was succeeded by his uncle Krishna I who extended his kingdom to all of Karnataka.
[8] The Gupta king who assumed the title of 'Vikramaditya' was -
A.
Skandagupta
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Chandragupta-II
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta-II
Explanation :
Chandragupta-II was one of the most powerful emperors of the Gupta Empire in northern India. His rule spanned c. 380-413/415 A.D, during which the Gupta Empire achieved its zenith, art, architecture, and sculpture flourished, and the cultural development of ancient India reached its climax. He adopted the title of Vikramaditya which holds a semi-mythical status in India.
[9] Which ruler murdered his father, Bimbisara to ascend the throne?
A.
Ashoka
B.
Ajatasatruu
C.
Kanishka
D.
Simukha
Ans:
Ajatasatruu
Explanation :
Ajatasatru was a king of the Magadha empire in north India. He was the son of King Bimbisara, the great monarch of Magadha. He was contemporary to Mahavira and Buddha. According to the Jain tradition Bimbisara committed suicide while according to Buddhist tradition he was brutally murdered by his own son.
[10] The staple food of the Vedic Ary ans was -
A.
barley and rice
B.
milk and its products
C.
rice and pulses
D.
vegetables and fruits
Ans:
milk and its products
Explanation :
The Vedic economy revolved around cow and dairy products which are clear from the references found in the Rig Veda. The economy was primarily pastoral. The staple diet of the people was milk, ghee (clarified butter), vegetables, fruit and barley. On special occas like a religious feast or the arrival of a guest, a more elaborate meal was organized.
[11] With which of the following centres of learning, Chanakya the fa mous teacher of Chandragupta Maurya, was associated?
A.
Takshashila
B.
Nalanda
C.
Vikramashila
D.
Vaishali
Ans:
Takshashila
Explanation :
Takshashila, (later corrupted as Taxila), was Chanakya's breeding ground of acquiring knowledge in the practical and theoretical aspect. He served thereas a teacher also before becoming the chief advisor and mentor of Chandragupta Maurya. During the reign of Chandragupta's grandson Asoka, Taxila became a great Buddhist centre of learning
[12] The Greeks were driven out of India by -
A.
Chandragupta Murya
B.
Chandragupta Vikramditya
C.
Ashoka
D.
Bindusara
Ans:
Chandragupta Murya
Explanation :
In the year 305 BC, Seleucus-I Nicator went to India and apparently occupied territory as far as the Indus, and eventually waged war with the Mauryarn Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. His Indian campaign was, however, a failure. Seleucus ceded a consider able amount of territory to Chandragupta in exchange for 500 war elephants, which were to play a key role in the forthcoming battles.
[13] Who was the mother of Mahavira?
A.
Yashoda
B.
Trishala
C.
Jameli
D.
Mahamaya
Ans:
Trishala
Explanation :
Trishala was the Mother of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and wife of the Jain monarch, Siddartha of Kundgraam, of present day Bihar She finds mention in the classical Jain Agamas, the Kalpa sutra, written by Acharya Bhadrabahu (433 which is primarily a biography of the Tirthankaras.
[14] The Nalanda University was founded by -
A.
Harsha Vardhana
B.
Kumara Gupta
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Chandra Gupta
Ans:
Kumara Gupta
Explanation :
Kumargupta established Nalanda University. Nalanda flourished between the reign of the Sakraditya (whose identity is uncertain and who might have been either Kumargupta I or Kumargupta II) and 1197 AD, supported by patronage from the Hindugupta rulers as well as Buddhist emperors like Harsha and later emperors from the Pala empire.
[15] The religion, which preached "Desire is the cause for all sufferings" is -
A.
Buddhism
B.
Jainism
C.
Sikhism
D.
Hinduism
Ans:
Buddhism
Explanation :
Siddhartha or Gautam Buddha was born in 563 BC at Lumbini near Kapilvastu (Nepal). According to Buddhism the cause of suffering leading to endless rebirth is desire.
[16] Which of the following dynasty succeeded the Mauryas?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Sungas
C.
Yavanas
D.
Pandya
Ans:
Sungas
Explanation :
The Sunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled vast areas of the Indian Subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was established by Pusyamitra Sunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire.
[17] The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was -
A.
Nagarjuna
B.
Ananda
C.
Asanga
D.
Padmasambhava
Ans:
Padmasambhava
Explanation :
The most important event in the history of Tibetan Buddhism was the arrival of sage Padmasambhava in the 8th century. Padmasambhava translated numerous Buddhist texts into Tibetan language and combined tantric Buddhism with the local Bon religion to create what is today widely known as the Tibetan Buddhism.
[18] In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the renunciation of war?
A.
Maski Edict
B.
Rock Edict XIII
C.
Rock Edict XI
D.
Rock Edict X
Ans:
Rock Edict XIII
Explanation :
Rock Edict XIII and Minor Rock Edict I states that the human sufferings and mass killings due to the Kalinga War prompted Ashoka to take Buddhist religion and to adopt the path of Dhamma Vijaya' (winthrough religion) and Ahimsa' (non-violence).
[19] The Earliest Settlements of Aryan tribes were at -
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bengal
C.
Sapta Sindhu
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Sapta Sindhu
Explanation :
The region where the Aryans settled in India around 1500 B.C. was called Sapta Sindhu (Seven Rivers), also referred to as the Brahmavarta. They spread to Indo-Gangetic plains in the later Vedic Period and this region came to be known as Aryavarta (1000 BC to 600 BC).
[20] The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in -
A.
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
B.
Uttirameru Inscription
C.
Kudumiyammalai Inscription
D.
Kasadudi Copper Plates
Ans:
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
Explanation :
The Thalavaipuram copper plate brought out during 1018 and 1054 A.D by the Pandyan kings, describes land system, giant waves, etc. For example, it mentions six qualifications for a Brahmin to get land as a gift from the king. Kasakudi plates and Uthiramerur inscription are related to the Pallava and Chola dynasties respectively.
[21] Who was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas?
A.
Satkami I
B.
Gautamiputra Satkarni
C.
Simuka
D.
Hala
Ans:
Gautamiputra Satkarni
Explanation :
Gautamiputra Satakarni (78-102 A.D) is often acknowledged by historians as the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. He defeated the Yavanas, Sakas and Pallavas and re-established the ancient glory of the Satavahanas. He performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices.
[22] A collective term used by the Jains for their sacred books is -
A.
Prabandhas
B.
Angas
C.
Nibandhas
D.
Charits
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The sacred books of the Jains are collectively called agama. Comprising fifty separate works which differ in small matters, the texts are written mainly in Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit and Sauraseni. The canon also in cludes 14 Purva' or 'earlier works attributed in part to Mahavira and number of anga sections composed by Mahavira's disciples, besides various other books of rules.
[23] In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath?
A.
Abhaya Mudra
B.
Dhyana Mudra
C.
Dharmachakra Mudra
D.
Bhumisparsa Mudra
Ans:
Dharmachakra Mudra
Explanation :
Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means 'Wheel of Dharma'. This mudra symbolizes one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. This event is often referred to as the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma.
[24] The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as -
A.
Rigveda
B.
Yajurveda
C.
Samaveda
D.
Atharvaveda
Ans:
Yajurveda
Explanation :
Yajur Veda is a step-by-step guide about the right way of performing religious ceremonies and sacred rituals. Derived from "yajus" meaning "prose mantra and veda meaning "knowledge"), the Yajur veda is the Veda of prose mantras. An ancient Vedic Sanskrit text it is a compilation of ritual offering formulas that were said by a priest at the time of ritual actions.
[25] The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Vaishali
C.
Lumbini
D.
Gaya
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
Pataliputra, the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, served as the capital city of the Mauryan Empire. It reached the pinnacle of prosperity under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Greek ambassador, Megasthenes, has left a detailed account of its splendor. Pataliputra was originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatsatru in 490 BC.
Explanation :
Ajatasatru was a king of the Magadha empire in north India. He was the son of King Bimbisara, the great monarch of Magadha. He was contemporary to Mahavira and Buddha. According to the Jain tradition Bimbisara committed suicide while according to Buddhist tradition he was brutally murdered by his own son.
[10] The staple food of the Vedic Ary ans was -
A.
barley and rice
B.
milk and its products
C.
rice and pulses
D.
vegetables and fruits
Ans:
milk and its products
Explanation :
The Vedic economy revolved around cow and dairy products which are clear from the references found in the Rig Veda. The economy was primarily pastoral. The staple diet of the people was milk, ghee (clarified butter), vegetables, fruit and barley. On special occas like a religious feast or the arrival of a guest, a more elaborate meal was organized.
[11] With which of the following centres of learning, Chanakya the fa mous teacher of Chandragupta Maurya, was associated?
A.
Takshashila
B.
Nalanda
C.
Vikramashila
D.
Vaishali
Ans:
Takshashila
Explanation :
Takshashila, (later corrupted as Taxila), was Chanakya's breeding ground of acquiring knowledge in the practical and theoretical aspect. He served thereas a teacher also before becoming the chief advisor and mentor of Chandragupta Maurya. During the reign of Chandragupta's grandson Asoka, Taxila became a great Buddhist centre of learning
[12] The Greeks were driven out of India by -
A.
Chandragupta Murya
B.
Chandragupta Vikramditya
C.
Ashoka
D.
Bindusara
Ans:
Chandragupta Murya
Explanation :
In the year 305 BC, Seleucus-I Nicator went to India and apparently occupied territory as far as the Indus, and eventually waged war with the Mauryarn Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. His Indian campaign was, however, a failure. Seleucus ceded a consider able amount of territory to Chandragupta in exchange for 500 war elephants, which were to play a key role in the forthcoming battles.
[13] Who was the mother of Mahavira?
A.
Yashoda
B.
Trishala
C.
Jameli
D.
Mahamaya
Ans:
Trishala
Explanation :
Trishala was the Mother of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and wife of the Jain monarch, Siddartha of Kundgraam, of present day Bihar She finds mention in the classical Jain Agamas, the Kalpa sutra, written by Acharya Bhadrabahu (433 which is primarily a biography of the Tirthankaras.
[14] The Nalanda University was founded by -
A.
Harsha Vardhana
B.
Kumara Gupta
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Chandra Gupta
Ans:
Kumara Gupta
Explanation :
Kumargupta established Nalanda University. Nalanda flourished between the reign of the Sakraditya (whose identity is uncertain and who might have been either Kumargupta I or Kumargupta II) and 1197 AD, supported by patronage from the Hindugupta rulers as well as Buddhist emperors like Harsha and later emperors from the Pala empire.
[15] The religion, which preached "Desire is the cause for all sufferings" is -
A.
Buddhism
B.
Jainism
C.
Sikhism
D.
Hinduism
Ans:
Buddhism
Explanation :
Siddhartha or Gautam Buddha was born in 563 BC at Lumbini near Kapilvastu (Nepal). According to Buddhism the cause of suffering leading to endless rebirth is desire.
[16] Which of the following dynasty succeeded the Mauryas?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Sungas
C.
Yavanas
D.
Pandya
Ans:
Sungas
Explanation :
The Sunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled vast areas of the Indian Subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was established by Pusyamitra Sunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire.
[17] The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was -
A.
Nagarjuna
B.
Ananda
C.
Asanga
D.
Padmasambhava
Ans:
Padmasambhava
Explanation :
The most important event in the history of Tibetan Buddhism was the arrival of sage Padmasambhava in the 8th century. Padmasambhava translated numerous Buddhist texts into Tibetan language and combined tantric Buddhism with the local Bon religion to create what is today widely known as the Tibetan Buddhism.
[18] In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the renunciation of war?
A.
Maski Edict
B.
Rock Edict XIII
C.
Rock Edict XI
D.
Rock Edict X
Ans:
Rock Edict XIII
Explanation :
Rock Edict XIII and Minor Rock Edict I states that the human sufferings and mass killings due to the Kalinga War prompted Ashoka to take Buddhist religion and to adopt the path of Dhamma Vijaya' (winthrough religion) and Ahimsa' (non-violence).
[19] The Earliest Settlements of Aryan tribes were at -
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bengal
C.
Sapta Sindhu
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Sapta Sindhu
Explanation :
The region where the Aryans settled in India around 1500 B.C. was called Sapta Sindhu (Seven Rivers), also referred to as the Brahmavarta. They spread to Indo-Gangetic plains in the later Vedic Period and this region came to be known as Aryavarta (1000 BC to 600 BC).
[20] The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in -
A.
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
B.
Uttirameru Inscription
C.
Kudumiyammalai Inscription
D.
Kasadudi Copper Plates
Ans:
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
Explanation :
The Thalavaipuram copper plate brought out during 1018 and 1054 A.D by the Pandyan kings, describes land system, giant waves, etc. For example, it mentions six qualifications for a Brahmin to get land as a gift from the king. Kasakudi plates and Uthiramerur inscription are related to the Pallava and Chola dynasties respectively.
[21] Who was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas?
A.
Satkami I
B.
Gautamiputra Satkarni
C.
Simuka
D.
Hala
Ans:
Gautamiputra Satkarni
Explanation :
Gautamiputra Satakarni (78-102 A.D) is often acknowledged by historians as the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. He defeated the Yavanas, Sakas and Pallavas and re-established the ancient glory of the Satavahanas. He performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices.
[22] A collective term used by the Jains for their sacred books is -
A.
Prabandhas
B.
Angas
C.
Nibandhas
D.
Charits
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The sacred books of the Jains are collectively called agama. Comprising fifty separate works which differ in small matters, the texts are written mainly in Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit and Sauraseni. The canon also in cludes 14 Purva' or 'earlier works attributed in part to Mahavira and number of anga sections composed by Mahavira's disciples, besides various other books of rules.
[23] In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath?
A.
Abhaya Mudra
B.
Dhyana Mudra
C.
Dharmachakra Mudra
D.
Bhumisparsa Mudra
Ans:
Dharmachakra Mudra
Explanation :
Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means 'Wheel of Dharma'. This mudra symbolizes one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. This event is often referred to as the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma.
[24] The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as -
A.
Rigveda
B.
Yajurveda
C.
Samaveda
D.
Atharvaveda
Ans:
Yajurveda
Explanation :
Yajur Veda is a step-by-step guide about the right way of performing religious ceremonies and sacred rituals. Derived from "yajus" meaning "prose mantra and veda meaning "knowledge"), the Yajur veda is the Veda of prose mantras. An ancient Vedic Sanskrit text it is a compilation of ritual offering formulas that were said by a priest at the time of ritual actions.
[25] The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Vaishali
C.
Lumbini
D.
Gaya
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
Pataliputra, the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, served as the capital city of the Mauryan Empire. It reached the pinnacle of prosperity under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Greek ambassador, Megasthenes, has left a detailed account of its splendor. Pataliputra was originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatsatru in 490 BC.
Explanation :
Takshashila, (later corrupted as Taxila), was Chanakya's breeding ground of acquiring knowledge in the practical and theoretical aspect. He served thereas a teacher also before becoming the chief advisor and mentor of Chandragupta Maurya. During the reign of Chandragupta's grandson Asoka, Taxila became a great Buddhist centre of learning
[12] The Greeks were driven out of India by -
A.
Chandragupta Murya
B.
Chandragupta Vikramditya
C.
Ashoka
D.
Bindusara
Ans:
Chandragupta Murya
Explanation :
In the year 305 BC, Seleucus-I Nicator went to India and apparently occupied territory as far as the Indus, and eventually waged war with the Mauryarn Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. His Indian campaign was, however, a failure. Seleucus ceded a consider able amount of territory to Chandragupta in exchange for 500 war elephants, which were to play a key role in the forthcoming battles.
[13] Who was the mother of Mahavira?
A.
Yashoda
B.
Trishala
C.
Jameli
D.
Mahamaya
Ans:
Trishala
Explanation :
Trishala was the Mother of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and wife of the Jain monarch, Siddartha of Kundgraam, of present day Bihar She finds mention in the classical Jain Agamas, the Kalpa sutra, written by Acharya Bhadrabahu (433 which is primarily a biography of the Tirthankaras.
[14] The Nalanda University was founded by -
A.
Harsha Vardhana
B.
Kumara Gupta
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Chandra Gupta
Ans:
Kumara Gupta
Explanation :
Kumargupta established Nalanda University. Nalanda flourished between the reign of the Sakraditya (whose identity is uncertain and who might have been either Kumargupta I or Kumargupta II) and 1197 AD, supported by patronage from the Hindugupta rulers as well as Buddhist emperors like Harsha and later emperors from the Pala empire.
[15] The religion, which preached "Desire is the cause for all sufferings" is -
A.
Buddhism
B.
Jainism
C.
Sikhism
D.
Hinduism
Ans:
Buddhism
Explanation :
Siddhartha or Gautam Buddha was born in 563 BC at Lumbini near Kapilvastu (Nepal). According to Buddhism the cause of suffering leading to endless rebirth is desire.
[16] Which of the following dynasty succeeded the Mauryas?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Sungas
C.
Yavanas
D.
Pandya
Ans:
Sungas
Explanation :
The Sunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled vast areas of the Indian Subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was established by Pusyamitra Sunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire.
[17] The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was -
A.
Nagarjuna
B.
Ananda
C.
Asanga
D.
Padmasambhava
Ans:
Padmasambhava
Explanation :
The most important event in the history of Tibetan Buddhism was the arrival of sage Padmasambhava in the 8th century. Padmasambhava translated numerous Buddhist texts into Tibetan language and combined tantric Buddhism with the local Bon religion to create what is today widely known as the Tibetan Buddhism.
[18] In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the renunciation of war?
A.
Maski Edict
B.
Rock Edict XIII
C.
Rock Edict XI
D.
Rock Edict X
Ans:
Rock Edict XIII
Explanation :
Rock Edict XIII and Minor Rock Edict I states that the human sufferings and mass killings due to the Kalinga War prompted Ashoka to take Buddhist religion and to adopt the path of Dhamma Vijaya' (winthrough religion) and Ahimsa' (non-violence).
[19] The Earliest Settlements of Aryan tribes were at -
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bengal
C.
Sapta Sindhu
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Sapta Sindhu
Explanation :
The region where the Aryans settled in India around 1500 B.C. was called Sapta Sindhu (Seven Rivers), also referred to as the Brahmavarta. They spread to Indo-Gangetic plains in the later Vedic Period and this region came to be known as Aryavarta (1000 BC to 600 BC).
[20] The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in -
A.
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
B.
Uttirameru Inscription
C.
Kudumiyammalai Inscription
D.
Kasadudi Copper Plates
Ans:
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
Explanation :
The Thalavaipuram copper plate brought out during 1018 and 1054 A.D by the Pandyan kings, describes land system, giant waves, etc. For example, it mentions six qualifications for a Brahmin to get land as a gift from the king. Kasakudi plates and Uthiramerur inscription are related to the Pallava and Chola dynasties respectively.
[21] Who was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas?
A.
Satkami I
B.
Gautamiputra Satkarni
C.
Simuka
D.
Hala
Ans:
Gautamiputra Satkarni
Explanation :
Gautamiputra Satakarni (78-102 A.D) is often acknowledged by historians as the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. He defeated the Yavanas, Sakas and Pallavas and re-established the ancient glory of the Satavahanas. He performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices.
[22] A collective term used by the Jains for their sacred books is -
A.
Prabandhas
B.
Angas
C.
Nibandhas
D.
Charits
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The sacred books of the Jains are collectively called agama. Comprising fifty separate works which differ in small matters, the texts are written mainly in Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit and Sauraseni. The canon also in cludes 14 Purva' or 'earlier works attributed in part to Mahavira and number of anga sections composed by Mahavira's disciples, besides various other books of rules.
[23] In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath?
A.
Abhaya Mudra
B.
Dhyana Mudra
C.
Dharmachakra Mudra
D.
Bhumisparsa Mudra
Ans:
Dharmachakra Mudra
Explanation :
Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means 'Wheel of Dharma'. This mudra symbolizes one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. This event is often referred to as the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma.
[24] The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as -
A.
Rigveda
B.
Yajurveda
C.
Samaveda
D.
Atharvaveda
Ans:
Yajurveda
Explanation :
Yajur Veda is a step-by-step guide about the right way of performing religious ceremonies and sacred rituals. Derived from "yajus" meaning "prose mantra and veda meaning "knowledge"), the Yajur veda is the Veda of prose mantras. An ancient Vedic Sanskrit text it is a compilation of ritual offering formulas that were said by a priest at the time of ritual actions.
[25] The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Vaishali
C.
Lumbini
D.
Gaya
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
Pataliputra, the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, served as the capital city of the Mauryan Empire. It reached the pinnacle of prosperity under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Greek ambassador, Megasthenes, has left a detailed account of its splendor. Pataliputra was originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatsatru in 490 BC.
Explanation :
Trishala was the Mother of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and wife of the Jain monarch, Siddartha of Kundgraam, of present day Bihar She finds mention in the classical Jain Agamas, the Kalpa sutra, written by Acharya Bhadrabahu (433 which is primarily a biography of the Tirthankaras.
[14] The Nalanda University was founded by -
A.
Harsha Vardhana
B.
Kumara Gupta
C.
Samudra Gupta
D.
Chandra Gupta
Ans:
Kumara Gupta
Explanation :
Kumargupta established Nalanda University. Nalanda flourished between the reign of the Sakraditya (whose identity is uncertain and who might have been either Kumargupta I or Kumargupta II) and 1197 AD, supported by patronage from the Hindugupta rulers as well as Buddhist emperors like Harsha and later emperors from the Pala empire.
[15] The religion, which preached "Desire is the cause for all sufferings" is -
A.
Buddhism
B.
Jainism
C.
Sikhism
D.
Hinduism
Ans:
Buddhism
Explanation :
Siddhartha or Gautam Buddha was born in 563 BC at Lumbini near Kapilvastu (Nepal). According to Buddhism the cause of suffering leading to endless rebirth is desire.
[16] Which of the following dynasty succeeded the Mauryas?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Sungas
C.
Yavanas
D.
Pandya
Ans:
Sungas
Explanation :
The Sunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled vast areas of the Indian Subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was established by Pusyamitra Sunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire.
[17] The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was -
A.
Nagarjuna
B.
Ananda
C.
Asanga
D.
Padmasambhava
Ans:
Padmasambhava
Explanation :
The most important event in the history of Tibetan Buddhism was the arrival of sage Padmasambhava in the 8th century. Padmasambhava translated numerous Buddhist texts into Tibetan language and combined tantric Buddhism with the local Bon religion to create what is today widely known as the Tibetan Buddhism.
[18] In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the renunciation of war?
A.
Maski Edict
B.
Rock Edict XIII
C.
Rock Edict XI
D.
Rock Edict X
Ans:
Rock Edict XIII
Explanation :
Rock Edict XIII and Minor Rock Edict I states that the human sufferings and mass killings due to the Kalinga War prompted Ashoka to take Buddhist religion and to adopt the path of Dhamma Vijaya' (winthrough religion) and Ahimsa' (non-violence).
[19] The Earliest Settlements of Aryan tribes were at -
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bengal
C.
Sapta Sindhu
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Sapta Sindhu
Explanation :
The region where the Aryans settled in India around 1500 B.C. was called Sapta Sindhu (Seven Rivers), also referred to as the Brahmavarta. They spread to Indo-Gangetic plains in the later Vedic Period and this region came to be known as Aryavarta (1000 BC to 600 BC).
[20] The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in -
A.
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
B.
Uttirameru Inscription
C.
Kudumiyammalai Inscription
D.
Kasadudi Copper Plates
Ans:
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
Explanation :
The Thalavaipuram copper plate brought out during 1018 and 1054 A.D by the Pandyan kings, describes land system, giant waves, etc. For example, it mentions six qualifications for a Brahmin to get land as a gift from the king. Kasakudi plates and Uthiramerur inscription are related to the Pallava and Chola dynasties respectively.
[21] Who was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas?
A.
Satkami I
B.
Gautamiputra Satkarni
C.
Simuka
D.
Hala
Ans:
Gautamiputra Satkarni
Explanation :
Gautamiputra Satakarni (78-102 A.D) is often acknowledged by historians as the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. He defeated the Yavanas, Sakas and Pallavas and re-established the ancient glory of the Satavahanas. He performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices.
[22] A collective term used by the Jains for their sacred books is -
A.
Prabandhas
B.
Angas
C.
Nibandhas
D.
Charits
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The sacred books of the Jains are collectively called agama. Comprising fifty separate works which differ in small matters, the texts are written mainly in Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit and Sauraseni. The canon also in cludes 14 Purva' or 'earlier works attributed in part to Mahavira and number of anga sections composed by Mahavira's disciples, besides various other books of rules.
[23] In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath?
A.
Abhaya Mudra
B.
Dhyana Mudra
C.
Dharmachakra Mudra
D.
Bhumisparsa Mudra
Ans:
Dharmachakra Mudra
Explanation :
Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means 'Wheel of Dharma'. This mudra symbolizes one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. This event is often referred to as the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma.
[24] The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as -
A.
Rigveda
B.
Yajurveda
C.
Samaveda
D.
Atharvaveda
Ans:
Yajurveda
Explanation :
Yajur Veda is a step-by-step guide about the right way of performing religious ceremonies and sacred rituals. Derived from "yajus" meaning "prose mantra and veda meaning "knowledge"), the Yajur veda is the Veda of prose mantras. An ancient Vedic Sanskrit text it is a compilation of ritual offering formulas that were said by a priest at the time of ritual actions.
[25] The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Vaishali
C.
Lumbini
D.
Gaya
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
Pataliputra, the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, served as the capital city of the Mauryan Empire. It reached the pinnacle of prosperity under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Greek ambassador, Megasthenes, has left a detailed account of its splendor. Pataliputra was originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatsatru in 490 BC.
Explanation :
Siddhartha or Gautam Buddha was born in 563 BC at Lumbini near Kapilvastu (Nepal). According to Buddhism the cause of suffering leading to endless rebirth is desire.
[16] Which of the following dynasty succeeded the Mauryas?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Sungas
C.
Yavanas
D.
Pandya
Ans:
Sungas
Explanation :
The Sunga Empire was an ancient Indian dynasty from Magadha that controlled vast areas of the Indian Subcontinent from around 187 to 78 BCE. The dynasty was established by Pusyamitra Sunga, after the fall of the Maurya Empire.
[17] The Buddhist monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet was -
A.
Nagarjuna
B.
Ananda
C.
Asanga
D.
Padmasambhava
Ans:
Padmasambhava
Explanation :
The most important event in the history of Tibetan Buddhism was the arrival of sage Padmasambhava in the 8th century. Padmasambhava translated numerous Buddhist texts into Tibetan language and combined tantric Buddhism with the local Bon religion to create what is today widely known as the Tibetan Buddhism.
[18] In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the renunciation of war?
A.
Maski Edict
B.
Rock Edict XIII
C.
Rock Edict XI
D.
Rock Edict X
Ans:
Rock Edict XIII
Explanation :
Rock Edict XIII and Minor Rock Edict I states that the human sufferings and mass killings due to the Kalinga War prompted Ashoka to take Buddhist religion and to adopt the path of Dhamma Vijaya' (winthrough religion) and Ahimsa' (non-violence).
[19] The Earliest Settlements of Aryan tribes were at -
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bengal
C.
Sapta Sindhu
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Sapta Sindhu
Explanation :
The region where the Aryans settled in India around 1500 B.C. was called Sapta Sindhu (Seven Rivers), also referred to as the Brahmavarta. They spread to Indo-Gangetic plains in the later Vedic Period and this region came to be known as Aryavarta (1000 BC to 600 BC).
[20] The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in -
A.
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
B.
Uttirameru Inscription
C.
Kudumiyammalai Inscription
D.
Kasadudi Copper Plates
Ans:
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
Explanation :
The Thalavaipuram copper plate brought out during 1018 and 1054 A.D by the Pandyan kings, describes land system, giant waves, etc. For example, it mentions six qualifications for a Brahmin to get land as a gift from the king. Kasakudi plates and Uthiramerur inscription are related to the Pallava and Chola dynasties respectively.
[21] Who was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas?
A.
Satkami I
B.
Gautamiputra Satkarni
C.
Simuka
D.
Hala
Ans:
Gautamiputra Satkarni
Explanation :
Gautamiputra Satakarni (78-102 A.D) is often acknowledged by historians as the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. He defeated the Yavanas, Sakas and Pallavas and re-established the ancient glory of the Satavahanas. He performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices.
[22] A collective term used by the Jains for their sacred books is -
A.
Prabandhas
B.
Angas
C.
Nibandhas
D.
Charits
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The sacred books of the Jains are collectively called agama. Comprising fifty separate works which differ in small matters, the texts are written mainly in Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit and Sauraseni. The canon also in cludes 14 Purva' or 'earlier works attributed in part to Mahavira and number of anga sections composed by Mahavira's disciples, besides various other books of rules.
[23] In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath?
A.
Abhaya Mudra
B.
Dhyana Mudra
C.
Dharmachakra Mudra
D.
Bhumisparsa Mudra
Ans:
Dharmachakra Mudra
Explanation :
Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means 'Wheel of Dharma'. This mudra symbolizes one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. This event is often referred to as the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma.
[24] The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as -
A.
Rigveda
B.
Yajurveda
C.
Samaveda
D.
Atharvaveda
Ans:
Yajurveda
Explanation :
Yajur Veda is a step-by-step guide about the right way of performing religious ceremonies and sacred rituals. Derived from "yajus" meaning "prose mantra and veda meaning "knowledge"), the Yajur veda is the Veda of prose mantras. An ancient Vedic Sanskrit text it is a compilation of ritual offering formulas that were said by a priest at the time of ritual actions.
[25] The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Vaishali
C.
Lumbini
D.
Gaya
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
Pataliputra, the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, served as the capital city of the Mauryan Empire. It reached the pinnacle of prosperity under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Greek ambassador, Megasthenes, has left a detailed account of its splendor. Pataliputra was originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatsatru in 490 BC.
Explanation :
The most important event in the history of Tibetan Buddhism was the arrival of sage Padmasambhava in the 8th century. Padmasambhava translated numerous Buddhist texts into Tibetan language and combined tantric Buddhism with the local Bon religion to create what is today widely known as the Tibetan Buddhism.
[18] In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the renunciation of war?
A.
Maski Edict
B.
Rock Edict XIII
C.
Rock Edict XI
D.
Rock Edict X
Ans:
Rock Edict XIII
Explanation :
Rock Edict XIII and Minor Rock Edict I states that the human sufferings and mass killings due to the Kalinga War prompted Ashoka to take Buddhist religion and to adopt the path of Dhamma Vijaya' (winthrough religion) and Ahimsa' (non-violence).
[19] The Earliest Settlements of Aryan tribes were at -
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bengal
C.
Sapta Sindhu
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Sapta Sindhu
Explanation :
The region where the Aryans settled in India around 1500 B.C. was called Sapta Sindhu (Seven Rivers), also referred to as the Brahmavarta. They spread to Indo-Gangetic plains in the later Vedic Period and this region came to be known as Aryavarta (1000 BC to 600 BC).
[20] The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in -
A.
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
B.
Uttirameru Inscription
C.
Kudumiyammalai Inscription
D.
Kasadudi Copper Plates
Ans:
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
Explanation :
The Thalavaipuram copper plate brought out during 1018 and 1054 A.D by the Pandyan kings, describes land system, giant waves, etc. For example, it mentions six qualifications for a Brahmin to get land as a gift from the king. Kasakudi plates and Uthiramerur inscription are related to the Pallava and Chola dynasties respectively.
[21] Who was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas?
A.
Satkami I
B.
Gautamiputra Satkarni
C.
Simuka
D.
Hala
Ans:
Gautamiputra Satkarni
Explanation :
Gautamiputra Satakarni (78-102 A.D) is often acknowledged by historians as the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. He defeated the Yavanas, Sakas and Pallavas and re-established the ancient glory of the Satavahanas. He performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices.
[22] A collective term used by the Jains for their sacred books is -
A.
Prabandhas
B.
Angas
C.
Nibandhas
D.
Charits
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The sacred books of the Jains are collectively called agama. Comprising fifty separate works which differ in small matters, the texts are written mainly in Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit and Sauraseni. The canon also in cludes 14 Purva' or 'earlier works attributed in part to Mahavira and number of anga sections composed by Mahavira's disciples, besides various other books of rules.
[23] In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath?
A.
Abhaya Mudra
B.
Dhyana Mudra
C.
Dharmachakra Mudra
D.
Bhumisparsa Mudra
Ans:
Dharmachakra Mudra
Explanation :
Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means 'Wheel of Dharma'. This mudra symbolizes one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. This event is often referred to as the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma.
[24] The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as -
A.
Rigveda
B.
Yajurveda
C.
Samaveda
D.
Atharvaveda
Ans:
Yajurveda
Explanation :
Yajur Veda is a step-by-step guide about the right way of performing religious ceremonies and sacred rituals. Derived from "yajus" meaning "prose mantra and veda meaning "knowledge"), the Yajur veda is the Veda of prose mantras. An ancient Vedic Sanskrit text it is a compilation of ritual offering formulas that were said by a priest at the time of ritual actions.
[25] The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Vaishali
C.
Lumbini
D.
Gaya
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
Pataliputra, the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, served as the capital city of the Mauryan Empire. It reached the pinnacle of prosperity under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Greek ambassador, Megasthenes, has left a detailed account of its splendor. Pataliputra was originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatsatru in 490 BC.
Explanation :
The region where the Aryans settled in India around 1500 B.C. was called Sapta Sindhu (Seven Rivers), also referred to as the Brahmavarta. They spread to Indo-Gangetic plains in the later Vedic Period and this region came to be known as Aryavarta (1000 BC to 600 BC).
[20] The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in -
A.
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
B.
Uttirameru Inscription
C.
Kudumiyammalai Inscription
D.
Kasadudi Copper Plates
Ans:
Thalavaipuram Copper Platces
Explanation :
The Thalavaipuram copper plate brought out during 1018 and 1054 A.D by the Pandyan kings, describes land system, giant waves, etc. For example, it mentions six qualifications for a Brahmin to get land as a gift from the king. Kasakudi plates and Uthiramerur inscription are related to the Pallava and Chola dynasties respectively.
[21] Who was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas?
A.
Satkami I
B.
Gautamiputra Satkarni
C.
Simuka
D.
Hala
Ans:
Gautamiputra Satkarni
Explanation :
Gautamiputra Satakarni (78-102 A.D) is often acknowledged by historians as the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. He defeated the Yavanas, Sakas and Pallavas and re-established the ancient glory of the Satavahanas. He performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices.
[22] A collective term used by the Jains for their sacred books is -
A.
Prabandhas
B.
Angas
C.
Nibandhas
D.
Charits
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The sacred books of the Jains are collectively called agama. Comprising fifty separate works which differ in small matters, the texts are written mainly in Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit and Sauraseni. The canon also in cludes 14 Purva' or 'earlier works attributed in part to Mahavira and number of anga sections composed by Mahavira's disciples, besides various other books of rules.
[23] In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath?
A.
Abhaya Mudra
B.
Dhyana Mudra
C.
Dharmachakra Mudra
D.
Bhumisparsa Mudra
Ans:
Dharmachakra Mudra
Explanation :
Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means 'Wheel of Dharma'. This mudra symbolizes one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. This event is often referred to as the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma.
[24] The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as -
A.
Rigveda
B.
Yajurveda
C.
Samaveda
D.
Atharvaveda
Ans:
Yajurveda
Explanation :
Yajur Veda is a step-by-step guide about the right way of performing religious ceremonies and sacred rituals. Derived from "yajus" meaning "prose mantra and veda meaning "knowledge"), the Yajur veda is the Veda of prose mantras. An ancient Vedic Sanskrit text it is a compilation of ritual offering formulas that were said by a priest at the time of ritual actions.
[25] The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Vaishali
C.
Lumbini
D.
Gaya
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
Pataliputra, the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, served as the capital city of the Mauryan Empire. It reached the pinnacle of prosperity under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Greek ambassador, Megasthenes, has left a detailed account of its splendor. Pataliputra was originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatsatru in 490 BC.
Explanation :
Gautamiputra Satakarni (78-102 A.D) is often acknowledged by historians as the greatest of the Satavahana rulers. He defeated the Yavanas, Sakas and Pallavas and re-established the ancient glory of the Satavahanas. He performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices.
[22] A collective term used by the Jains for their sacred books is -
A.
Prabandhas
B.
Angas
C.
Nibandhas
D.
Charits
Ans:
Angas
Explanation :
The sacred books of the Jains are collectively called agama. Comprising fifty separate works which differ in small matters, the texts are written mainly in Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit and Sauraseni. The canon also in cludes 14 Purva' or 'earlier works attributed in part to Mahavira and number of anga sections composed by Mahavira's disciples, besides various other books of rules.
[23] In which of the following mudra did Gautam Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath?
A.
Abhaya Mudra
B.
Dhyana Mudra
C.
Dharmachakra Mudra
D.
Bhumisparsa Mudra
Ans:
Dharmachakra Mudra
Explanation :
Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means 'Wheel of Dharma'. This mudra symbolizes one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. This event is often referred to as the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma.
[24] The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as -
A.
Rigveda
B.
Yajurveda
C.
Samaveda
D.
Atharvaveda
Ans:
Yajurveda
Explanation :
Yajur Veda is a step-by-step guide about the right way of performing religious ceremonies and sacred rituals. Derived from "yajus" meaning "prose mantra and veda meaning "knowledge"), the Yajur veda is the Veda of prose mantras. An ancient Vedic Sanskrit text it is a compilation of ritual offering formulas that were said by a priest at the time of ritual actions.
[25] The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Vaishali
C.
Lumbini
D.
Gaya
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
Pataliputra, the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, served as the capital city of the Mauryan Empire. It reached the pinnacle of prosperity under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Greek ambassador, Megasthenes, has left a detailed account of its splendor. Pataliputra was originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatsatru in 490 BC.
Explanation :
Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means 'Wheel of Dharma'. This mudra symbolizes one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. This event is often referred to as the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma.
[24] The Veda which deals with the rituals is known as -
A.
Rigveda
B.
Yajurveda
C.
Samaveda
D.
Atharvaveda
Ans:
Yajurveda
Explanation :
Yajur Veda is a step-by-step guide about the right way of performing religious ceremonies and sacred rituals. Derived from "yajus" meaning "prose mantra and veda meaning "knowledge"), the Yajur veda is the Veda of prose mantras. An ancient Vedic Sanskrit text it is a compilation of ritual offering formulas that were said by a priest at the time of ritual actions.
[25] The capital of the Mauryan Kingdom was located at -
A.
Pataliputra
B.
Vaishali
C.
Lumbini
D.
Gaya
Ans:
Pataliputra
Explanation :
Pataliputra, the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, served as the capital city of the Mauryan Empire. It reached the pinnacle of prosperity under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Greek ambassador, Megasthenes, has left a detailed account of its splendor. Pataliputra was originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatsatru in 490 BC.
Explanation :
Pataliputra, the ancient city of Patna in Bihar, served as the capital city of the Mauryan Empire. It reached the pinnacle of prosperity under Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. Greek ambassador, Megasthenes, has left a detailed account of its splendor. Pataliputra was originally built by Magadha ruler Ajatsatru in 490 BC.